Crazy For Savings

Green Cleaning over $100 savings

2012-01-10T16:42:00.003-05:00

What you will need to purchase:

VitaCost-http://t.co/KpmVaa2J Sign up for $10 voucher. This order would cost $4.99, shipping only.
Tea Tree oil Aura Cacia .5fl oz $4.97
Jojoba Oil-Desert Essence 2fl oz $4.65

Local Grocery Store
vinegar 128oz $1.79/ 16oz .65
washing soda $5.98 for 110oz(two 55oz)
borax 76oz $4.19
Fels Naptha Soap 2 bars(5.5oz) $2.38
liquid soap-Dawn .99 9.5oz
baking soda 16oz .67
Kosher Salt 13oz $1.19

Bramble Berry
http://www.brambleberry.com/Citric-Acid-P3753.aspx
Citric Acid lb $3.25

Roughly $30 for supplies
Savings $30-$150 on Laundry Soap (for 640fl ounces)
Savings $10 all other products (for one bottle of each)

=$160 to $40 savings and no chemicals ;-)
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Duggar's Liquid Laundry Soap

Ingredients:
4 Cups - hot tap water
1 Fels-Naptha soap bar
1 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda*
½ Cup Borax

Directions:
-Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.
-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)
-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil.
-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.

-Top Load Machine- 5/8 Cup per load (Approx. 180 loads)
-Front Load Machines- ¼ Cup per load (Approx. 640 loads)

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Recipe for Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Ingredients:
1 cup Washing soda
1 cup Borax
½ cup Kosher salt
½ cup citric acid

Directions:
Mix together and store tightly covered in a Mason Jar. Use one tablespoon (.52 oz) per load. Add vinegar to the rinse dispenser for the best results.

Makes 24 ounces.
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Mold Killer $5 more expensive but GREEN

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water

Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and
spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.

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Furniture Polish $3.36 savings compared to Pledge

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp oil, such as olive (or jojoba, a liquid
wax)
1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Dab a soft
rag into the solution and wipe onto wood
surfaces. Cover the glass jar and store
indefinitely.

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All-Purpose Cleaner $1.59 savings compared to store brand (nearly free to make)

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp washing soda
A dab of liquid soap
2 cups hot tap water

Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and
shake until the washing soda has dissolved.
Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.
Tip: If you're out of washing soda, use 2 1/2
tsp of borax, instead.

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Window Cleaner $3.79 savings compared to windex (nearly free to make)

Ingredients:
1/4-1/2 tsp liquid detergent
3 tbs vinegar
2 cups water
spray bottle

Directions:
Put all the ingredients into a spray bottle,
shake it up a bit, and use as you would a
commercial brand.

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Oven Cleaner $3.975 savings compared to Oven off (barely .50 to make)

Ingredients:
1 cup or more baking soda
water
A squirt or two of liquid detergent

Directions:
Sprinkle water generously over the bottom of the
oven, then cover the grime with enough baking
soda that the surface it totally white. Sprinkle
some more water over the top, then let the
mixture set overnight.

You can easily wipe up the grease the next
morning because the grime will have loosened.

When you have cleaned up the worst of the mess,
dab a bit of liquid detergent or soap on a
sponge, and wash the remaining residue from the
oven. If this recipe doesn't work for you it is
probably because you didn't use enough baking
soda and/or water.

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Fabric Softener
Mix 1 cup baking soda with 2 cups hot water. Stir until the powder is well mixed (it will not fully dissolve).
Add 1 cup white vinegar. The soda and the vinegar are going to react and bubble all around.
Stir until well combined.
Add ¼ cup to your rinse cycle.

Homemade Laundry soap

2012-01-09T18:26:00.003-05:00

I am sure you have heard and read about others making their own laundry soap for clothes. Have you ever broke down the cost for the Duggar recipe and the brand you love? I did tonight and I am amazed!!!

I am a couponer and will buy whichever brand is on sale (lowest price) that offers a clear solution(no dyes/perfumes). Purex has been on sale the last year $1.99 for 50oz. Sometimes the deal is sweeter with coupons or promotions.

I received two $2 Tide coupons from their facebook giveaway. I saw a sale with a reward when you purchase 4 items. I was armed with my coupons and ready to shop and thought it sounded expensive.

I found the Duggar recipe for liquid soap(yields more product than powder) and broke down the cost per ounce. I price checked the items with my online grocery store.

Fels Naptha soap 2x=$2.38
Soda wash 55oz 2x=$5.98
Borax 76oz-$4.19
Homemade 10 gallons=$12.55

Tide $6.99 per 50. Price for 10 gallons=$178.944
Tide $4.99 per 50 using $2 coupon on sale price. Price for 10 gallons=$127.744
Purex $1.99 per 50. Price for 10 gallons $50.944

You can save $166.39-38.394 if you made your own liquid soap.

Always test products on a small area of skin for allergic reactions.
Duggar's Liquid Laundry Soap Recipe

Vitacost

2011-11-13T15:03:00.007-05:00

Vitacost is running a referral program to earn $10 voucher. Can be used with shopathome for 5% cash back. Just pay shipping $4.99 or if your order is greater than $49 it's free. They have great prices on vitamins, Women's health, aromatherapy, gluten free etc... Check them out.
http://bit.ly/vsPQkJ

Shopathome

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Sugar Scrub

- 3 cups white sugar
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp. good quality oil(Jojoba is great for acne prone skin and Almond for aging)
- 10 drops of scented essential oil per jar

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I found a wonderful recipe for homemade foam soap. You can purchase all the ingredients at Vitacost. No more expensive Bath n Body works when you can mix your own for less. It's Vegan too!

1 cup warm water
2-4 tablespoons liquid castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s Baby Mild)
1 teaspoon pure vegetable glycerine
1 teaspoon almond oil

16 drops grapefruit essential oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Put all ingredients in a large jar with a lid. Shake to mix. Pour into a soap foamer.

http://chetroy.com/healthyvegan/?tag=dr-bronners

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Skin Care

Almond oil is beneficial for treating various ailments of face, skin and hair, such as acne, eczema, dry skin, itchy scalp, and dry hair. Almond oil is a pale, clear and yellow colored liquid. Almond oil is excellent for moisturizing as it contains olein glyceride linoleic acid. It also contains vitamin E and vitamin D. It can be easily absorbed into the skin and hair.

Almond oil prevents and treats acne and blackheads, and makes it less prone to acne. It smoothes the skin and lessens any irritation and inflammation. Almond oil helps to moisturize dry skin. It is good for dry and itching skin. It helps to prevent and smooth wrinkles, soften the skin and make it more supple.

http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/3828/almond-oil-for-skin-care-facial-care-acne-eczema-dry-skin-hair-care-herbal-remedies/

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Diffusers

You can also use the water and carrier oil for diffusers. Water and vodka do NOT give the same results. Drink the them instead. lol

http://www.ehow.com/how_7940181_homemade-diffusers.html#ixzz1dcUEKg6E

SwagBucks!

2011-03-05T15:50:00.007-05:00

Swagbucks Ean for things you do every day - search the web(gibberish too), shopping favorite retailers, surveys, videos etc.

You can redeem these points for gift cards(amazon-free diapers & christmas gifts), paypal (think cash), & products.

- Amazon.com eGift card(US) is only 450 Swag Bucks!

* How do I sign up for Swagbucks?

It’s super easy! Just click Swagbucks and fill out your information. You'll receive 30 points just for registering to get you started. After you've registered, read on to maximize your earnings potential.-Bonus pts to join use code SBPAYSFORME

*Tips for maximizing your Swagbucks earnings:

Once you've registered with SwagBucks, earning SB is easy. Just follow the instructions below to earn!

*Perform these tasks every day:

1. Install the Swagbucks toolbar. You'll earn points every day when you first open your browser just for having it installed!

Menu on the left side of swags page:

2. Click through the No Obligation Offers and get an instant Swag Bucks credit. Just indicate "No" or "Skip" or "See Next Offer" to offers that don't interest you. Found on their main page on the left column.

3. Take the Swagbucks daily poll on their site.

4. Watch Swagtv for 3 point codes (max 25 wins a day.) max daily for 75pts. 6 days=450 pts for Amazon card.

6. Print coupons and earn 10pts for each redeemed (Clearinghouse takes up to 30 days)

7. Play games

Facebook:

8. Play trivia games on their facebook application.

9. Visit their fan page for tips from current users and what offers are paying instantly.

As you can see there are several ways to earn points even without referrals. Some are more appealing than others depending on how you use your time on Swagbucks. Once you find your way around refer your friends and family. You only earn matching points for web searches.

*Gift cards taken 7-30 days to become available for use. Read the descriptions for each card before ordering. Amazon takes 7 days to deliver. Paypal has a takes 2 days.

Join Swagbucks today!

Like em on facebook for daily tips from active users. Check out the discussion section too.

How to get Cheap/Free Diapers from Amazon with SwagBucks

2010-09-03T10:57:00.006-04:00

1)Join swag bucks and start earning points. For 450 points you can redeem for a $5 Amazon gift card. Use their search engine to earn points. You can earn 1pt each day by taking part in the daily poll, visiting the NOSO center (just click skip or no on the offers), using the toolbar, & visiting the Survey area (need to be a member for a week). You can fill out the mini profiles in the survey area for 5pts each (only time payout).

2) Sign up for Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime for free 2 day shipping-Good on 4 accounts so you can share with Family & friends.($19.75 person)

3)Check out the 30% off diapers & Wipes sale. Subscribe and save works on one item at a time. It will only apply to one package of diapers/wipes per order. Unsubscribe anytime. I usually wait until I receive the order.

4)Coupons-$1 off Pampers. You’ll then need to click on the coupon and find the diapers above, then the $1.00 off will automatically be applied at checkout. Link to coupons below:

5)Get a copy of Parents or Parenting September issue for 20% code for Amazon diaper orders to save more.

6)After you redeem your points at swagbucks in 10-14 days you will receive your Amazon gift card code. Then get ready to shop. You can add the items to your cart now and save for check out later when you get the gift card.

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Here is a list of a few sale items so you can see how much you are saving.

Huggies Gentle Care Sensitive Baby Wipes Popup Refill, 184-Count Pack (Pack of 3)Price $17.53– after 30% off Subscribe & Save discount ONLY $12.27!--.067 a wipe After 20% Mag code=$9.82 ----.053 a wipe

-Use two Amazon gift cards from swagbucks for FREE WIPES

Huggies Supreme Thick-N-Clean Fragrance Free Baby Wipes Refill, 184-Count Pack (Pack of 3)List price $26.97– after 30% off Subscribe & Save discount ONLY $13.10!---.07 a wipeAfter 20% Mag code=$10.48 ----.057 a wipe

-Use two Amazon gift cards from swagbucks redemption to pay .48 out of pocket.

Huggies Supreme Little Snugglers Diapers Size 3– 124 ct boxList price $39.21– after 30% off Subscribe & Save discount ONLY $17.42!---.14 a diaperAfter 20% Mag code=$13.97 ----.11 a diaper

-Use two Amazon gift cards from swagbucks redemption to pay $3.97 out of pocket.

Huggies GoodNites Boxers for Boys L-XL 4 packages List price $47.96– after 30% off Subscribe & Save discount ONLY $18.37!That makes each package just $4.59 each! After 20% Mag code=$14.70

-Use two Amazon gift cards from swagbucks redemption to pay $4.70 out of pocket.

Pampers Baby-Dry Diapers, Economy Plus Pack Size 3 204 ctList price $48.99– after the Subscribe and Save discount ONLY $28.34! ---.134 a diaper after $1 coupon After 20% Mag code=$22.67 ----.11 a diaper

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Jumbo packs of diapers that contain 21-27 diapers usually run $8.99 on sale. Typically you can get a jumbo pack for $5.99 for Huggies ($3 coupons online) & $7.49 for Pampers ($1.50 coupon sunday paper)

27 Huggies at $5.99= .22 a diaper

27 Pampers at $7.49= .27 a diaper

Compare jumbos to Amazon deal:Huggies: 4.5 bags of jumbos(27ct each)= 1 box little snugglers 124 ct=$5.99*4.5=$27

Amazon sale $13.97 (use $5 gift card from swagbucks and pay $8.97)

Savings of $13.03

Pampers: 7.5 bags of jumbos(27ct each)= 1 box baby dry 204ct=$7.49*7.5=$56.18

Amazon sale $22.67 (Use $5 gift card from swagbucks and pay $17.67

Savings of $33.50

Don't forget your $5 gift card code to apply to your purchase for greater savings!!!!